Weight training beverage mug

Abstract

A drinking mug that doubles as an exercise apparatus is formed of non-toxic porcelain ceramic, glass, or wire reinforced glass. The combination of dimensions of the mug adds up to a total mass of at least 1.360 kilograms and possesses the ratio of dimensions of substantially 1, 3.9, 3.9, 2.443, 5.777, and 4.0 between the thickness of a base, diameter of the base, outer diameter of a barrel, inner diameter of the barrel at the end where the barrel connects to the base, height of the barrel, and vertical length of the handle, respectively. A neoprene material lines the base, handle, and the outside barrel surface. A substantially circular brim serves as a surface transition between the inside and outside surfaces of the cylindrical barrel and can contain a plurality of substantially concave scoops, each centered approximately ninety radial degrees offset of the handle.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention pertains to an apparatus for beverage consumption and upper extremity muscle conditioning.BACKGROUND ART[0002]The present invention is comprised of materials that are readily available and affordable for marketability. The basic external profile of the present invention resembles almost any mug in existence.[0003]However, unlike the present invention, many mugs are insignificant in mass and weight. One commercial example presently for sale, the Crate and Barrel Essential Mug, has dimensions of 14.605 centimeters (5.25 inches) width, 10.795 centimeters (4.25 inches) height, 9.525 centimeters (3.75 inches) maximum diameter with a narrowing taper near the mug base, and has a mass of approximately 0.238 kilograms (weighs 0.525 pounds) without liquid and approximately 0.663 kilograms in mass (weighs 1.46 pounds) filled to the brim with 29.57 cubic centimeters (15.0 fluid ounces) of water. Although this weight is reasonable and expected for the s...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]Furthermore, beverage consumption is often accomplished with a wide variety of other productive tasks, such as office desk work. If the same special device can foster fitness without adversely affecting productivity on other tasks, it would be of even greater value to society.

[0012]The present invention makes exercise out of beverage consumption to a higher, safer level than previously available. For the given mass and beverage capacity, the present invention has relatively compact external dimensions and possesses special features that promote safe upper extremity conditioning during beverage consumption without detracting from a wide variety of other simultaneous tasks.

[0014]In view of the present invention's heavy weight and hard structural material, one or more soft layers cover most outer surfaces of the mug and handle, with the outer most layer having high frictional characteristics for good grip. This feature augments comfort while minimizing the chances of calluses or impact injury with the mug. In addition to material considerations, certain geometric features are implemented to improve other aspects of comfort during use, and detailed in the Description of Preferred Embodiment.

Problems solved by technology

Poor time management and lack of motivation to sustain a proper fitness program are recognized factors preventing many individuals from attaining a more desirable physique.

However, since both activities are elective by nature, the issue of motivation has not been fully resolved.

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